A Labour MP held up a pumpkin in Parliament today as the Government continued to face criticism over its Community Max welfare projects reported to have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars with little result.
The Govt is under fire over a scheme accused of wasting thousands of dollars funding a 1.6ha garden with one pumpkin in it.
These days, there are other 'f words' causing issues - Facebook, free speech and fidelity.
I don't mind admitting that I know Miley Cyrus sings a song called 'The climb'.
It has been a very strong start to the year, says recruitment company director Kate Ross.
John Key says people should not lose confidence in the job market despite this morning's increase in the unemployment rate.
New Zealand's jobless rate has unexpectedly widened to 6.8 per cent, sparking a sell-off in the kiwi dollar which dropped as much as half a cent.
Salary and wage rates, including overtime, grew 1.7 per cent in the year to the December quarter, says Statistics New Zealand.
British households will face a tight squeeze on living standards from higher-than-expected inflation over the next year.